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Magnolia student selected for builders’ program Sara Knips, a sophomore management major from Magnolia, is among 35 students selected for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Clifton Builders program.  The program aims to help Nebraska, the nation and the world identify the next generation of high-achieving leaders, entrepreneurs and business developers to create economic growth and…

Graber graduates from Marine Corps Private First Class Mitchell Graber graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, on Friday, Aug. 20. PFC Graber is continuing his training at the School of Infantry, which will be followed by schooling for his Military Occupational Specialty. PFC Graber is a member of the Minnesota Marine Reserves. He is the son of Keith and Seana Graber…

Stratton earns degree at DSU Logan Stratton, Luverne, received a Master of Science in Computer Science – Cyber degree following the Spring 2021 semester at Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota.

U of M Duluth releases dean’s list Two local students were named to the University of Minnesota Duluth Spring 2021 dean’s list. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.5 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale. Recipients were Mark Robinson, a senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in stats and actuarial science in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering, and Brandon Winter, a senior working…

Luverne student graduates from USMC boot camp Gavyn Boll graduated Aug. 6 from U.S. Marine Corp Boot Camp at the Marine Corp Recruit Depo in San Diego, California. Pvt. Boll will depart immediately for additional training with the School of Infantry at Camp Pendleton, California. Boll is the son of Scott Boll, Luverne, and Jennifer Pearson, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.     Hills farmer directs…

Hansen graduates from St. Cloud State University  Molly Hansen of Magnolia graduated cum laude from St. Cloud State University following the Spring 2021 semester. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training.   Area students named to MSU Mankato dean’s list Several area students were named to the high honors or honors list for the Spring 2021 semester at Minnesota State…

Smith named to dean’s list at Drake Jade Smith, Luverne, was named to the Spring 2021 semester dean’s list at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. To be eligible, students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.   Kruse makes St. Mary’s dean’s list Kasyn Kruse, Luverne, has been named to the Spring 2021 semester dean’s list at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota at Winona.  To make the…

Krueger graduates from U of Nebraska Ashton Krueger, Luverne, graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences as a member of the honors program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. To graduate from the honors program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average, complete a culminating senior project or research thesis, and fulfill other curricular requirements.   Hagen named to…

Krueger graduates from U of Nebraska Ashton Krueger, Luverne, graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences as a member of the honors program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. To graduate from the honors program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average, complete a culminating senior project or research thesis, and fulfill other curricular requirements..

Area students graduate from St. Ben’s Bergin Flom and Courtney Siebenahler, both of Luverne, graduated Saturday, May 15, from the College of Saint Benedict at St. Joseph. The ceremony took place at St. John’s University campus in Collegeville. Bergin, daughter of Michael and Phoebe Flom of Luverne, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biochemistry. Courtney, daughter of John and Awanda…

USD Vermillion announces dean’s list The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, has released the Spring 2021 dean’s list for full-time student with a 3.5 GPA or higher and the president’s list for part-time students with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Named to the dean’s list were the following students: Luverne: Jack Baustian, Grace Bosch, Mackenzie Petersen, Madison  Reisdorfer. Hills: Ashley Esselink,…

Danielle LaFleur, a licensed practical nurse at Sanford Luverne Clinic, received the Florence Nightingale Award earlier this month at a Sanford Health nursing recognition event conducted in Sioux Falls. “LaFleur fills many roles in the Luverne clinic,” said clinic director Laurie Jensen.’ “She acts as the primary nurse for Dr. (Myles) Tieszen, our general surgeon. She also plays an important role…

USD Vermillion announces dean’s list The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, has released the Spring 2021 dean’s list for full-time student with a 3.5 GPA or higher and the president’s list for part-time students with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Named to the dean’s list were the following students: Luverne: Jack Baustian, Grace Bosch, Mackenzie Petersen, Madison  Reisdorfer. Hills: Ashley Esselink,…

Deutsch earns doctorate in Optometry   Dustin Deutsch graduated magna cum laude with his doctorate from Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, in a May 15 ceremony. Deutsch, a 2013 graduate of Luverne High School, will work at Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic in Mankato. He is the son of Doug and Colleen Deutsch of Luverne.

Holthaus graduates from MSU Moorhead Grace Holthaus will graduate summa cum laude from Minnesota State University Moorhead on Friday, May 14, with a Bachelor of Science in speech/language/hearing. Grace, an H-BC graduate, is the daughter of Todd and Sherri Holthaus of Beaver Creek.   Harnack receives degree at CUNE Whitney Harnack, Luverne, received a Master of Education degree at Concordia…

Buck Underwood, Luverne, was nominated for the Patriot of the Year from the Heart of the Plains Chapter 5355 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart U.S.A. Region III Commander Ken Teunissen said patriot members recently honored Underwood for his devotion and tireless leadership both to the chapter and to the Purple Heart Trial program. Underwood was also nominated for the Patriot of the Year…